(PHOTO: Caroline on top of another podium. Courtesy Le Matelot on Rotorburn)

This weekend has seen the Mountain Bike Nationals head to Adelaide for some great weather and even better racing. Unit had some strong team athletes in Adelaide for the round, and everyone came home with great results.

Unit athlete Chris Kovarik is a legend in Australian MTB racing, and has been training harder then ever to secure some great results on the world downhill circuit. Back home for the Nationals, Chris dominated the entire field, coming in 1.5 seconds ahead of his nearest competitor, and taking the win in the Elite Downhill class. Even beating out former world champ Sam Hill, who many regard as one of the greatest Downhill racers in recent years.

Caroline Buchanan has also been on a rampage as of late, coming home with wins from every major competition she attends. Adelaide 4X was no different, and with the momentum Caroline has right now, she was never going to settle for 2nd. Caroline also has some killer new signature clothing coming out soon, so stay tuned for that!

Young gun Rhys Willemse has only recently come back from a major injury, and although he is still finding form, came out in Adelaide and qualified super fast. He held strong, and managed a solid 7th overall, which is a great result, and we think each week Rhys is only going to get faster as he gets further past his injury woes.

Elite men – downhill
1. Chris Kovarik 1:56.03
2. Shaun O’Connor 1:57.52
3. Joshua Button 1:57.58
4. Kaine Cannan 1:58.50
5. Sam Hill 1:59.25
6. Amiel Cavalier 1:59.65
7. Rhys Willemse 1:59.82
8. Mitchell Delfs 2:00.07
9. Rhys Atkinson 2:00.40
10. William Rischbieth 2:00.51

Elite women – 4X
1. Caroline Buchanan (ACT)
2. Sarsha Huntington (QLD)
3. Emily Hockey (SA)
4. Charise Atkinson – DNF

• By Allan H